Lobbyists Want More Rules for Lobbyists
The American League of Lobbyists wants to broaden the definition of who is required to register as a lobbyist.
Do you think it will help?
Un-Do Influence: Obama's Lobbyist Ban is Tough (Except When It Isn't)
Obama, DARPA and the University of Pennsylvania all make appearances in another round up of recent facepalms for undue influence in Washington. See how many facepalms they got in the full post.
(Source: pogo.org)
POGO Exclusive: Gingrich Advisor Lobbied on Both Sides of Sudan Conflict Without Proper Disclosure
An investigation by POGO has found that one of Newt Gingrich’s advisers, Robert McFarlane, covertly lobbied for interests in southern Sudan and reportedly on behalf of the Sudanese government—without properly disclosing his activities to the U.S. government. At the time, Sudan faced U.S. sanctions, and special permission to lobby on behalf of Sudanese interests was required.
McFarlane’s work for Sudan was in apparent violation of U.S. sanctions, which were still in effect after the 2005 cease fire between Sudanese government forces and interests in southern Sudan, which had fought a decades-long civil war. His initially undisclosed work for southern Sudanese interests also raises serious conflict of interest questions about his subsequent work for the central Sudanese government in Khartoum—the other side in the civil war.
This quote is how former Sen. Chris Dodd earned three “facepalms” and showed how campaign spending influences our politics. See who else deserved a facepalm this week as part of our Un-Do Influence Campaign.
Image from Center for American Progress Action Fund
Who else deserves a facepalm for undue influence in Washington?
Jack Abramoff speaking to Kentucky lawmakers about ethics
In case you forgot, Jack Abramoff served 3 1/2 years after being convicted of corruption.
$1 Of Lobbying Money Made Banks $500 in Bailout Funds
According to a new study, for every $1 banks spent lobbying they received about $500 bank in bailout funds through the Troubled Asset Relief Program. Banks who spent money on lobbying were 42% more likely to receive bailout funds.
We talked with one of the authors of the study about what this means for lobbying and the Super Committee and where they plan to go from here with their data. Read the whole interview on the POGO blog.
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